Vanda plant named &#39;SPCDW1209&#39;

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct  Vanda  cultivar named ‘SPCDW1209’ is disclosed, characterized by grey-orange flower color and bright green leaves. The new variety is a  Vanda , typically produced as an indoor ornamental plant.

LATIN NAME OF THE GENUS AND SPECIES

Vanda hybrid

VARIETY DENOMINATION

‘SPCDW1209’

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This application relates to a new cultivar of Vanda hybrid and claimspriority to EU application 2012/1963 filed Sep. 17, 2012. The newvariety is the product of a planned breeding program. The new varietyoriginated as a seedling from the crossing of the unpatented,proprietary seed parent Vanda ‘ON137’ with the unpatented, proprietarypollen parent referred to as Vanda ‘NCMVN’. The crossing was made by theinventor in his research greenhouse in Chonburi, Thailand in August of2001.

The new variety was first selected by the inventor, ThumrongSuphachadiwong, a citizen of Thailand, in September of 2006 in aresearch greenhouse belonging to the inventor in Chonburi, Thailand.After identifying the new variety as a potentially interestingselection, the inventor continued confidential testing and propagationof ‘SPCDW1209’, assessing stability of the unique characteristics ofthis variety.

Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar ‘SPCDW1209’ was first performedat a commercial laboratory belonging to the inventor in Chonburi,Thailand by tissue culture in December of 2006. Access to all plants wasrestricted, as plants were kept in a greenhouse not open to the public,and tissue culture plantlets were in a laboratory belonging to theinventor, and not accessible to the public. Through subsequentpropagation, multiple generations have been reproduced, which have shownthat the unique features of this cultivar are stable and reproduced trueto type.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The cultivar ‘SPCDW1209’ has not been observed under all possibleenvironmental conditions. The phenotype may vary somewhat withvariations in environment such as temperature, day length, and lightintensity, without, however, any variance in genotype.

The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are determined tobe the unique characteristics of ‘SPCDW1209.’ These characteristics incombination distinguish ‘SPCDW1209’ as a new and distinct Vandacultivar:

1. Unique grey-orange colored flower with dark spots.

2. Bright green foliage.

PARENT COMPARISON

Plants of the new cultivar ‘SPCDW1209’ are similar to the seed parent,Vanda ‘ON137’ in most horticultural characteristics. However the newvariety, ‘SPCDW1209’ differs from ‘ON137’ in the followingcharacteristics:

1. Smaller flowers than parent.

Plants of the new cultivar ‘SPCDW1209’ are similar to the pollen parent,Vanda ‘NCMVN’ in most horticultural characteristics. However the newvariety, ‘SPCDW1209’ differs from ‘NCMVN’ in the followingcharacteristics:

1. Brighter flower color than parent.

COMMERCIAL COMPARISON

‘SPCDW1209’ is similar in most horticultural characteristics to theunpatented commercial variety Vanda ‘SPCDDW1108’ in most horticulturalcharacteristics.

However the new variety, ‘SPCDW1209’ differs from ‘SPCDDW1108’ in thefollowing characteristics:

1. Flower color is grey-orange with brown spots. Comparator flower coloris purple with dark purple spots.

2. Different lip shape.

3. Thinner column.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color atypical plant of ‘SPCDW1209’ grown in a commercial greenhouse inHonselersdijk, the Netherlands. The plant is 5½ to 6½ years old, growingin a hanging basket without soil. FIG. 2 illustrates a close up of theflowers. The photographs were taken using conventional techniques andalthough colors may appear different from actual colors due to lightreflectance it is as accurate as possible by conventional photographictechniques.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

In the following description, color references are made to The RoyalHorticultural Society Colour Chart 2007, except where general terms ofordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observationsand measurements describe ‘SPCDW1209’ plants grown in a commercialgreenhouse in Honselersdijk, the Netherlands. The plant is 5½ to 6½years old. Described plant not container-grown, but in a hanging basketwithout soil. Temperatures ranged between 19° C. and 23° C. day andnight. No photoperiodic or chemical treatments were given to the plants.During bright Summer conditions, shade was given. During dark Wintermonths, no supplemental light was given. Measurements and numericalvalues represent averages of typical plant types.

-   Botanical classification: Vanda hybrid. ‘SPCDW1209’.-   Propagation:    -   -   Type of propagation typically used.—Tissue culture.        -   Time to produce a rooted cutting/liner.—The time needed from            for the start of a mericlone to get the small plants ready            for deflasking is approximately 24 months under a controlled            temperature of about 26 degrees Celsius. After that period            they have matured roots. They start to make roots in the            last 6 months in flasks. After deflasking they remain in the            shadow under local outdoor temperatures.        -   Root description.—Moderately to heavy rooting with aerial            roots only. Roots very fleshy, non-fibrous. Average length            of old roots: 52.4 cm, average diameter of old roots: 0.2            mm, average diameter of young roots: 0.4 cm. Old roots            colored yellow-green; near RHS 147B. Young roots colored            greyed-green; near RHS 192C and 192D, growing tips of roots            yellow-green; 152A.-   Plant:    -   -   Growth habit.—Monopodial, upright.        -   Height from soil line to top of foliage.—Average height from            base (plant grown in hanging basket, so no soil line            present) to top of foliage: 42.5 cm.        -   Height from soil line to top of flowers.—Average height from            base (plant grown in hanging basket, so no soil line            present) to top of foliage: 52.0 cm.        -   Plant spread.—Average.—53.8 cm.        -   Normal pot size.—Hanging basket (8×8 cm square).        -   Growth rate.—Moderate.        -   Number of leaves per plant.—Average: 20.-   Foliage:    -   -   Leaf.—Leaf: Arrangement: Distichous Average Length:            Approximately 27.8 cm. Average Width: Approximately 2.9 cm.            Shape of blade: Ligulate, strongly carinate Aspect: Slightly            curved Apex: Unequal praemorse Base: Sheathing Sheath            length: Average 2.6 cm Sheath width: Average 1.5 cm. Sheath            color: Green; near RHS 143B Margin: Entire Texture of top            surface: Glabrous, very slightly glossy Texture of bottom            surface: Glabrous, matte Color: Young foliage upper side:            Green; near RHS 143A Young foliage under side: Yellow-green;            near RHS 144A Mature foliage upper side: Green to            greyed-green; a color in between near RHS 139A and N189A            Mature foliage under side: Yellow-green; near RHS 146A            Venation: Type: Parallel Venation coloration: As leaf            surface; upper side: green to greyed-green; in between RHS            139A and N189A, lower side: yellow-green; near RHS 146A.        -   Petiole.—No petioles present, leaves sessile.-   Flowering characteristics:    -   -   Flower bud.—Rate of opening: Buds open approx. three weeks            from first sight. Length: Average: 1.7 cm. Diameter:            Average: 1.6 cm. Shape: Near globular to deltoid. Color:            Yellow-green; near RHS 145A, dotted greyed-purple; near RHS            185C and 185D.        -   Peduncle.—Length: Approximately 40.5 cm. Width:            Approximately 0.7 cm. Aspect: Approximately 30° angle to            rosette. Strength: Strong Texture: Smooth, moderately glossy            Color: Green; near RHS 143A.        -   Inflorescence.—Flowers per Stem: Average: 13 Inflorescence            Arrangement: Axially placed raceme Inflorescence Height,:            Approximately 25.5 cm (measured from base of lowest flower            to top of upper flower). Inflorescence Width: Approximately            18.1 cm.        -   Individual flowers.—Flower Type: Zygomorphic (orchidaceous),            typical shape for the genus Vanda Shape: Zygomorphic,            consisting of three sepals and three petals, one of which is            transformed into a labellum (lip). Length (height):            Approximately 8.3 cm. Width: Approximately 9.3 cm. Depth:            Approximately 3.3 cm Fragrance: No fragrance Persistent: No            Quantity of Petals: 3 (2 “traditional” petals and a labellum            (lip), described separately).        -   Petals.—Arrangement: One lateral petal on each side Length:            Approximately 4.4 cm. Width: Approximately 4.3 cm. Shape:            Near orbicular to broad ovate Apex: Obtuse Base: Cuneate            Margin: Entire, slightly undulate Texture: Upper forward            surface: Glabrous, matte, velvety Texture: Lower back            surface: Glabrous, matte, velvety Color: When opening,            forward surface: Greyed-yellow; near RHS 160C and 160D,            greyed-orange towards the margins and top; near RHS N170D            and 177D, base greyed-red; 178B, petal heavily dotted            greyed-purple; near RHS 183B and 183C. When opening, back            surface: Greyed-green; near RHS 196C and 196D, greyed-red            towards the margins and top; near RHS 182D, slightly dotted            greyed-purple; near RHS 183D. Fully Opened, forward surface:            Greyed-yellow to greyed-orange; near RHS 160C, 161A and 174C            to 174D, base greyed-red; 178B, petal heavily dotted            greyed-purple; near RHS 183B and 183C. Fully Opened, back            surface: Greyed-green; near RHS 195B and 195C, greyed-red            towards the margins and top; near RHS 182C and 182D,            slightly dotted greyed-purple; near RHS 183D. Fading,            forward surface: Greyed-red; near RHS 179C and 179D, heavily            dotted greyed-purple; near RHS 185B. Fading, back surface:            Greyed-orange; near RHS 173D, greyed-red towards the margins            and top; near RHS 180C and 180D, slightly dotted darker;            near RHS 180A and 180B. Color Venation Fully Opened, forward            surface: Main vein greyed-purple; near RHS 184B, other veins            as forward surface. Color Venation Fully Opened, back            surface: Main vein greyed-red; near RHS 182D, other veins as            forward surface.        -   Labellum/lip.—Shape: Three-lobed, lateral lobes involute,            central lobe slightly revolute. Length: Approximately 2.0 cm            Width: Approximately 1.7 cm. Texture: Glabrous, slightly            glossy, with 3 callosities Tip: Praemorse Base: Cuneate            Color: When opening, forward surface: Lateral lobes yellow;            near RHS 8D, striped greyed-red; near RHS 182D. Central lobe            and callosities greyed-purple; near RHS 187D, base lighter;            near RHS 184C, top much darker; near RHS N186C. When            opening, back surface: Lateral lobes yellow; near RHS 11D,            striped greyed-red; near RHS 182D. Central lobe            greyed-purple; near RHS 184C, upper half darker; near RHS            187B. Fully Opened, forward surface: Lateral lobes yellow;            near RHS 8D, striped greyed-red; near RHS 182D. Central lobe            and callosities greyed-purple; near RHS 187D, base lighter;            near RHS 184C, top much darker; near RHS N186C. Fully            Opened, back surface: Lateral lobes yellow; near RHS 11D,            striped greyed-red; near RHS 182D. Central lobe            greyed-purple; near RHS 184C, upper half darker; near RHS            187A. Fading, forward surface: Not fading Fading, back            surface: Not fading Color Venation Fully Opened, forward            surface: No venation visible on labellum. Color Venation            Fully Opened, back surface: No venation visible on labellum.            Margin: Entire.        -   Spurs.—Quantity: Average: 1 Appearance: Short triangular, in            line with central lobe of labellum. Length: Approximately            0.7 cm. Width: Approximately 0.3 cm. Height: Approximately            0.7 cm (at the base). Shape: Short triangular Apex: Obtuse            Base: Broad cuneate Margin: Entire Texture: Glabrous,            slightly glossy Color: White; near RHS N155C, striped            greyed-purple; near RHS 186D.        -   Sepals.—Quantity: Average: 3 Appearance: One dorsal sepal            (pointing upright) and two lateral sepals. Length: Dorsal            sepal approximately 4.4 cm. Lateral sepals approximately            4.3 cm. Width: Dorsal sepal approximately 4.4 cm. Lateral            sepals approximately 5.1 cm. Shape: Broad ovate to near            orbicular Apex: Obtuse Base: Cuneate Margin: Entire Texture:            Glabrous, matte, velvety Color: Dorsal sepal greyed-yellow;            160A and 160B, greyed-orange towards the top; near RHS 174D            and 177D, sepal heavily dotted greyed-purple; 183B and 183C.            Lateral sepals greyed-purple; 187B and 187C, base slightly            dotted greyed-yellow; 161A.        -   Pedicels.—Length: Approximately 5.2 cm. Diameter:            Approximately 0.6 cm. Angle: Approximately 65° angle to            peduncle Strength: Very strong Texture: Glabrous, axially            angled with 5 “ribs”, axially twisted (due to resupination),            glossy Color: Greyed-purple; near RHS 186B, 186C and 186D.-   Reproductive organs:    -   -   Stamens, style and stigma fused into column.—Yes.        -   Column length.—Approximately 0.7 cm.        -   Column diameter.—Approximately 0.6 cm.        -   Column color.—Yellow-green; near RHS 150C and 150D.        -   Ovary.—Position: Inferior Diameter: Approximately 0.5 cm.            Color: White; near RHS 155A        -   Pollinia color.—Yellow-orange; near RHS 14A-   Other characteristics:    -   -   Disease resistance.—Neither resistance nor susceptibility to            the normal diseases found in Vanda has been observed.        -   Drought tolerance and cold tolerance.—Normal for species.        -   Fruit/seed production.—No fruits/seeds detected to date.

What is claimed is:
 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Vanda plant named‘SPCDW1209’ as herein illustrated and described.